Charles & Ray Eames — The Complete Works (Design, Film, Architecture)

Creative duo Charles and Ray Eames were among the most transformative forces in design history. Through furniture, architecture, textiles, photography, industrial design, and film, the husband-and-wife team defined an optimistic, multifunctional modernity—one that reshaped middle-class American living and still guides design thinking today.

This richly illustrated volume surveys the full Eames repertoire: from molded plywood and fiberglass innovations to the Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman, wire seating, modular storage, and playful plywood toys; from Case Study House No. 8 to exhibitions and films that made complex ideas beautifully accessible. Archival photos, sketches, production shots, and period ephemera reveal how the Eameses blended human-centered research with joyful experimentation.

Why you’ll love it

• Definitive overview: Furniture, film, graphics, architecture, and exhibitions in one cohesive story

• Process revealed: Prototypes, diagrams, and studio photography show how ideas became icons

• Human-centered design: Accessible essays connect Eames principles to today’s homes and workspaces

• Display-worthy: A timeless addition to any design lover’s coffee table or studio library

Inside (at a glance)

• Signature works: LCW, DSW, LCM, Eames Lounge, Plywood Splints, House of Cards, etc.

• Case Study House No. 8 (Eames House) and exhibition design

• Films and information design that democratized modernism

• Context on postwar materials, manufacturing, and American lifestyle

Perfect for

• Designers, architects, educators, students, and mid-century modern enthusiasts

• Pairing with other design titles in Books

Details

• Topic: Eames design legacy—furniture, architecture, film, graphics

• Format: Illustrated monograph / coffee table book

Bring home the story of modern design’s most joyful partnership—Charles & Ray Eames.